Early Uses of California Plants (California Natural History Guide) [Paperback]

Edward K. Balls (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: University of California Press (October 1, 1962)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0520000722
• ISBN-13: 978-0520000728
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #811,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Field Guide & Historical Book, June 29, 2009

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Patricia M. Jones (Grants Pass, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Early Uses of California Plants (Paperback)

Authoritative- to be expected from the University of California Press; not all academic,though; the text includes the tastes of these usually wild plants as food giving the reader the motivation to seek out and try some of these very useful, ancient and life-sustaining natural foods as I did with a nature guide who showed us everything growing to this day in southern California as illustrated in this fine field guide. Fully indexed. You can usually remember the generic names; also, latin, scientific names are given. Fine black and white detailed line drawings are included for most of the plants mentioned; and some color photos. Handy pocket size and lightweight with firm binding;, 8" x about 5",;inch & cm. rules on covers.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Calif history buffs will be delighted with this information, April 4, 1999

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This review is from: Early Uses of California Plants (California Natural History Guide) (Paperback)

Great for nature educators in California. Short, consise and nice graphics.